Cleome brachycarpa
The largest specimen I have come across of this species so far. It’s clearly enjoying excellent growing conditions in the shadow of the Archer cliffs.
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Cleome brachycarpa UV
While bright yellow in visible light this flower is completely dark and non-reflective in UV light.Endemic.
Cleome brachycarpa
On the hills overlooking the Detwah lagoon on the west coast of Socotra I found many interesting flowers, and luckily some not destroyed by goats. In a few days this location would have been bone dry, and I found many signs of the coming dry season as many small plants were drooping from lack of […]
Cleome brachycarpa
On the hills overlooking the Detwah lagoon on the west coast of Socotra I found many interesting plants, and luckily some not destroyed by goats. Up close you can clearly see the resin on the hairs. In a few days this location would have been bone dry, and I found many signs of the coming […]
Cleome anomala
Altitude 3083 metres. Native range is Ecuador to Venezuela.
Cleome anomala
Altitude 3083 metres. Native range is Ecuador to Venezuela.